3/20/15- Janet Lares and Sophie Wardick

On our last day of Chicago, we did a service in a different setting. In the morning we drove to the Greater Chicago Food Depository in which we helped pack boxes of canned goods. Along with other groups from different areas, we all contributed towards a common goal of eventually having no one hungry. We learned that last year they distributed 67 million pounds of food. The staff was very energetic and passionate about their job. Our amazing team leader Andrew carried over 9,000 pounds of boxed goods onto crates! It was fun to experience a different aspect of community development through the food bank.

Later in the day, we got to experience the city life of Chicago. It was interesting witnessing the abrupt shift of environments. It almost felt like we were on two different trips. We got to take pictures at the Bean in Millennium park, the Navy Pier, walk along the river and Michigan Avenue, and other great Chicago attractions. We strolled amongst beautiful buildings that make Chicago's famous skyline. We also got to travel on the above ground and underground trains. For dinner we got to try famous Chicago dip dish pizza at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria.

To end our next night we all shared some final thoughts of this memorable trip. We all agreed that this trip was definitely inspiring and humbling. We owe a huge thank you to all the Sisters at the mission of Our Lady of Angels for their hospitality and generosity.